Norwegian MPP and Side-Door specialist Norwest Ship Management announced in social media that it has signed a deal with Faroe Island based Smyril Line for the purchase of the two multi-purpose (MPP) vessels, “Hvìtanes” and “Eystnes”.

Both vessels “Hvìtanes” and “Eystnes” will be delivered in April 2024 and included in the existing fleet of Norwest Ship Management, which after the said purchases will consist of 11 vessels in the European shortsea MPP market.

MV “Hvìtanes” will sail under her new name MV “Link Polaris” while MV “Eystnes” will be renamed MV “Link Aurora”, as Norwest Ship Management mentions.

Source: Norwest Ship Management